Turkey → Kyrenia (Girne)
Taşucu (Silifke) → Kyrenia (Girne)
The crossing from Taşucu on Turkey’s Mersin coast to Kyrenia (Girne) in northern Cyprus: İDO’s three-hour sea bus, or Akgünler’s fast sea buses (about 2h 30m) and the Via Mare car ferry (about 5h) — a sea alternative to flying into Ercan.
Taşucu (Silifke) to Kyrenia (Girne) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Taşucu (Silifke) to Kyrenia (Girne) takes About 2h 30m–5h across the Mediterranean Sea, operated by İDO and Akgünler Denizcilik. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: İDO about once a day, alternating direction (October 2026); Akgünler sea buses and Via Mare ferry on their own calendar.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
Sources: ido.com.tr · akgunlerdenizcilik.com · How we verify
Return crossing: Kyrenia (Girne) to Taşucu (Silifke)
İDO and Akgünler Denizcilik also sail Kyrenia (Girne) to Taşucu (Silifke), taking About 2h 30m–5h.
Taşucu (Silifke) to Kyrenia (Girne) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Roughly daily in October 2026, usually one departure a day alternating between Taşucu and Girne at 11:00 (occasionally 15:30 from Taşucu)
Published departure times
- Taşucu 11:00
- Girne 11:00
- Taşucu 15:30 (some days)
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official İDO timetable →Check prices & book on Direct Ferries →Source: İDO voyage times (1–28 October 2026). Verified 2026-09-29.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Taşucu (Silifke) and Kyrenia (Girne)
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| İDO | About 3h | Sea bus (passenger catamaran) |
| Akgünler Denizcilik | About 2h 30m (sea bus) or 5h (ferry) | Flying Anka, Grand Master, Via Mare |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
65 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- İDO sailings are timed at 11:00 from either port, with some 15:30 departures from Taşucu
- This is an international crossing: passports or ID are checked at both ports
- Vehicles travel with Akgünler only (İDO is foot passengers); its sea buses limit vehicle height (Grand Master 2.30 m, Flying Anka 1.90 m), the Via Mare ferry has no height limit
- Akgünler sails from Ceyport Taşucu and asks passengers to check in 2 hours before departure (3 hours on holidays); a free bus runs from its Taşucu town office, 3 km away